Germany April 30 to May 13, 2017

Only 26 days until tour! • Flights • Identification • Itinerary • Other details • Packing list Flights April 30, 2017  1:40 p.m. arrival at Toronto Pearson Airport  Two Flights travelling to Frankfurt, Germany  Group 1 - 4:40 p.m. Air Canada 872, Arrive in Frankfurt at 6:10 a.m.  Group 2 - 6:30 p.m. Lufthansa 471, Arrive in Frankfurt at 8:00 a.m.

Arrival in Frankfurt – Monday, May 1 Group 1 will wait at the airport for Group 2 to arrive.  Group 1 – 8:00 a.m. board coach bus for Cologne  Group 2 – 8:45 a.m. board coach bus for Cologne

SUNDAY, APRIL 30: AT THE AIRPORT  Report to Air Canada / Lufthansa counter at Terminal 1 and check in with your chaperone to receive your ID  Chaperones will check bags for dress uniform and choral folder  Group will check in together at Air Canada / Lufthansa counter  Group will clear security together  Flights WILL NOT WAIT for latecomers! It is very important that you are on time and ready  PLEASE: Do not fill water bottles before arriving. They will be confiscated by security. All students can fill water bottles after clearing security

MONDAY, MAY 1ST: COLOGNE

• Bus tour of Cologne • Cologne Panorama Cruise with lunch on Board

Accommodations: Cologne

Centro Hotel Ayun Address: Deutz-Mülheimer Str. 184 51063 Köln tel: 0221 - 964 60 0 Accommodations: Cologne

Centro Hotel Arkadia Address: Gaußstr. 29-3151063 Köln tel: 0221 - 883 031

ND TUESDAY, MAY 2 : COLOGNE • Walking tour of Cologne • Visit Cologne Cathedral • Visit Chocolate Museum • Sports and Olympic Museum • Rehearsal at Cologne Cathedral (7:30 p.m.) WEDNESDAY, MAY 3RD: AACHEN  8:30 a.m. Board coach to Aachen  Guided Tour of Aachen  Private tour of Aachen Cathedral  5:00 p.m. Rehearsal  7:00 p.m. Concert performance at Aachen Cathedral  9:00 p.m. Return to Cologne THURSDAY, MAY 4TH: BONN  10:00 a.m. Board coach to Bonn  Guided Tour of Bonn (including Beethoven House)  3:30 p.m. Board coach and return to Cologne  7:00 p.m. Arrive at Cologne Cathedral  8:00 p.m. Evening concert at Cologne Cathedral FRIDAY, MAY 5TH: NUREMBERG/REGENSBURG  8:30 a.m. Board coach and depart for Nuremberg  Distance from Cologne to Nuremberg is 4 hours and 20 minutes  Guided walking tour of Nuremberg  Visit Nazi Party Rally Grounds Museum  8:00 p.m. Drive to Regensburg and check into hotels  Distance from Nuremberg to Regensburg is 1 hour and 30 minutes Accommodations: Regensburg

Mercure Hotel Address: Grunewaldstr 16 93053 REGENSBURG tel: (+49)941/78820 Accommodations: Regensburg

Atrium im Park Hotel Address: Im Gewerbepark D 90 D-93059 Regensburg tel: (+49) 941 / 4 02 80

SATURDAY, MAY 6TH: REGENSBURG  8:00 a.m. Rehearsal at Cathedral  10:30 a.m. Guided walking tour of Old Town and Cathedral  3:30 p.m. FC Ingolstadt vs Bayer Leverkusen SUNDAY, MAY 7TH:REGENSBURG  8:15 a.m. Board coach to attend Morning Mass in Cathedral of St. Peter  8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Rehearsal in Cathedral until 9:30 a.m.  Mass in Cathedral  Hiking to Walhalla  5:00 p.m. Concert in Cathedral  6:30 p.m. Grade 12 dinner MONDAY, MAY 8TH: REGENSBURG  10:00 a.m. Joint activity at Domspatzen School  Cruise from Kelheim to Weltenburg TUESDAY, MAY 9TH: MUNICH Travel duration from Regensburg to Munich is 1 hour and 30 minutes Accommodations: Munich

Hotel Tryp Munich North Address: Dietersheimerstr. 58, 85375 Neufahrn tel: (+49) 08165 6300 Accommodations: Munich

Hotel Ibis Budget Munich city Olympiapark Address: Am Oberwiesenfeld, 80809 Munich tel: (+49)89/120212720 TUESDAY, MAY 9TH: MUNICH  7:30 a.m. Board the coach and travel to BMW Welt and Olympia Park  Olympia Park Groups  10:15 a.m; 10:30 a.m; 1:30 p.m; 1:45 p.m.  BMW Tour  10:00 a.m; 11:00 a.m; 1:00 p.m; 2:00 p.m.  4:00 p.m. Hotel Check In

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10TH: BERCHTESGADEN  9:00 a.m. Board coach and travel to Berchtesgaden  11:00 a.m. Eagles Nest Tour  Group 1 – 11:00 a.m  Group 2 – 11:25 a.m  2:00 p.m. Rehearsal in Church  4:00 p.m. Rehearsal with Guest Choir  7:00 p.m. Concert  8:30 p.m. Return to Munich THURSDAY, MAY 11TH : MUNICH  9:00 a.m. Walking tour of Munich  12:30 p.m. Visit Deutsches Museum  2:15 p.m. Head to St. Michael’s Church  3:00 p.m. Meet in courtyard of Church  3:15 p.m. Rehearsal in Church  5:15 p.m. Warm up room in church  6:00 p.m. Mass – Mini Concert/Rheinberger Workshop FRIDAY, MAY 12TH: MUNICH  8:30 a.m. Board coach and drive to Neuschwanstein Castle  11:15 a.m. Neuschwanstein Castle  2:30 p.m. Board coach and drive to Weis Church  Travel distance from Weis Church back to Munich is 1 hour and 30 minutes  6:00 p.m. Arrive back in Munich  7:30 p.m. Farewell Dinner (Parents & Boys)

What you need to know

REMINDER: Weather in Germany Tour Wear Concert dates and locations Packing list ID Policy Allergies and Meals Accommodations at hotels Information package

Weather in Germany  The average maximum daytime temperature in Germany in May is a comfortable 19°C (66°F).

City High Low Celsius Celsius Aachen 16 8 Berchtesgaden 14 8 Bonn 18 9 Cologne 19 8 Munich 18 7 Nuremberg 19 8 Regensburg 19 8 Tour Wear  Jackets and polo shirts  Each day’s dress code is indicated on the itinerary  Students are expected to adhere to dress code and may be asked to change before boarding buses if they are out of uniform

Concert dates and locations Wednesday, May 3rd Time: 7:00 PM Location: Aachen Cathedral (Domhof 1, 52062 Aachen) Concert: Sr and Jr Choir - cond. Peter Mahon, Teri Dunn, Maria Conkey

Thursday, May 4th Time: 8:00 PM Location: Cologne Cathedral (Domkloster 4, 50667 Köln) Concert: Sr and Jr Choir - cond. Peter Mahon, Teri Dunn, Maria Conkey

Sunday, May 7th Time: 10:00 AM Location: Cathedral of St Peter (Domplatz 1, 93047 Regensburg, Germany) Mass: Sr and Jr Choirs - cond. Peter Mahon, Teri Dunn, Maria Conkey) Concert dates and locations Wednesday, May 10th Time: 7:00 PM Location: Stiftskirche St Peter und Johannes der Täufer (Schloßpl. 8, 83471 Berchtesgaden) Concert: Sr and Jr Choirs - cond. Peter Mahon, Teri Dunn, Maria Conkey

Thursday, May 11th Time: 6:00 PM Location: St Michael's Church (Neuhauser Str. 6, 80333 Munich) Mass and Mini Concert/Rheinberger Workshop Sr and Jr Choirs - cond. Peter Mahon, Teri Dunn, Maria Conkey

What to pack  Information package includes a packing list  Use these guidelines to ensure your son is prepared, but if he needs more socks, undershirts or anything else, please add them  Maximum luggage weight is 23kg. You can weigh your bag by standing on a bathroom scale, then standing on a scale holding your bag, and subtracting your weight from the second amount!  We have five concerts, all of which require dress uniform – please ensure you have enough dress shirts! What to pack (continued)  Tide-to-go pens will be available from chaperones for small spills  Track pants will be allowed on active outdoor days  PLEASE ensure everyday footwear is warm and water- resistant! Cold, wet feet are the enemy of a good day ID Policy  In order to travel, the Music Office requires all students to submit ID in advance of departure  Students have two options: A valid passport A birth certificate PLUS Social Insurance Number card  Please submit ID in envelope provided

Allergies and Meals Meals in parishes Meals in restaurants Carrying your epi-pen! Students with a concern about meal ingredients should see a chaperone Have you reported all allergies? Your information package

• ID Envelope • Yellow traveller information sheet • Green student itinerary (hole punched for convenient storage and travel) • White parent itinerary • Blue packing list • Georgia Hardy Tours calendar

Thanks for coming! Any questions?